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Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit amid Epstein scrutiny
NBC News – World · US
Bill Gates pulled out of India's AI Impact Summit hours before his scheduled keynote as scrutiny over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein intensified.
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Geopolitics
Dodging bullets to save sparrows in strife-torn Manipur
Times of India – World · India
Amidst Manipur's ethnic conflict and border tensions, environmentalist Anish Ahamad continues his seven-year "Save Sparrow" mission. He installs handmade nests…
Geopolitics
India should ban social media for U-15: Macron
Times of India – World · India
- PM Modi and Macron discussed shielding children from AI/social media harms during Thursday's call. - They emphasized urgent action to address these risks f…
Geopolitics
Macabre dispute keeps body of Zambia's former President Edgar Lungu unburied for months
The Hindu – World · India
A grave in Lusaka tells a chilling story. Zambia’s former President lies unburied as politics and rivalry continue beyond death. Read on...
Geopolitics
Trump says Gaza war ‘is over’, but analysts warn fighting could resume within weeks
South China Morning Post – World · China
US President Donald Trump’s declaration at the inaugural meeting of his “Board of Peace” that the war in Gaza “is over” belies what regional analysts describe …
Geopolitics
Trump orders Pentagon, federal agencies to release files on UFOs and aliens
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
US president's announcement comes amid a surge of interest following comments on aliens by ex-President Barack Obama.
Geopolitics
‘Al-Aqsa is a detonator’: six-decade agreement on prayer at Jerusalem holy site collapses
The Guardian – World · Europe
Israeli police raid compound, arrest staff and curb Muslims’ access as Ramadan begins A six-decade agreement governing Muslim and Jewish prayer at Jerusalem’s …
Geopolitics
Trump's foreign policy dilemma laid bare by Iran tensions
BBC News – World · Europe
The president’s calls for peace and willingness to exert military power can at times feel like competing impulses.
Geopolitics
Trump directs US government to prepare release of files on aliens and UFOs
BBC News – World · Europe
Trump says he will seek release of files on extraterrestrials, "based on the tremendous interest shown".
Geopolitics
Hamas holds vote to choose new interim leader, source tells BBC
BBC News – World · Europe
The armed group is electing a new head after its top leaders were killed by Israel.
Geopolitics
Venezuela passes landmark amnesty bill — who benefits and who's excluded?
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth, and timeliness in reporting internati…
Geopolitics
Striking Argentine workers clash with police in protest over labor reforms
The Hindu – World · India
Several thousand demonstrators gathered outside parliament, where a few dozen participants engaged in running battles with police, throwing bottles and stones
Geopolitics
Japan PM Takaichi warns of China ‘coercion’, vows security overhaul
The Hindu – World · India
In first post-election speech, Sanae Takaichi plans to review Japan's defence strategy and military export rules; promises to speed up nuclear reactor restarts
Geopolitics
Trump says he’s ordering release of US files on UFOs and aliens
South China Morning Post – World · China
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he was directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and release files related to extraterre…
Geopolitics
US drone presence worries China, top neuroscientist moves to Shenzhen: SCMP’s 7 highlights
South China Morning Post – World · China
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and she…
Geopolitics
Venezuela approves amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners
South China Morning Post – World · China
Venezuela’s National Assembly on Thursday unanimously approved a long-awaited amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners jailed for being gove…
Geopolitics
Trump orders Pentagon to release files on UFOs and aliens
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
"I don't know if they're real or not," US President Trump said of aliens. But he said interest in the topic led him to order the declassification of informatio…
Geopolitics
North Korea's Kim Jon Un opens key party congress
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Kim Jong Un lauded North Korea's improving economy as he opened the Workers’ Party congress. Held every five years, the country's most important political even…
Geopolitics
Trump labor secretary’s husband barred from department over sexual assault allegations, reports say
The Guardian – World · Europe
Shawn DeRemer, husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, reportedly accused by at least two female staff membersThe husband of Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Donald Trump’s labor …
Geopolitics
Trump says he will order the release of Pentagon files on aliens and UFOs
The Guardian – World · Europe
The president’s announcement came after predecessor Barack Obama went viral last week for saying aliens are ‘real’Donald Trump has announced he is directing th…
Geopolitics
Bolivia’s ex-leader Evo Morales reappears after months-long unexplained absence
The Guardian – World · Europe
Long-serving socialist former leader Evo Morales has reappeared in his political stronghold after almost seven weeks of unexplained absenceBolivia’s long-servi…
Geopolitics
Most parties now realise importance of Hindus in Bangladesh’s politics: Culture minister
Times of India – World · India
- Nitai Roy Chowdhury, 77, is Bangladesh's sole Hindu minister in PM Tarique Rahman's government. - He serves as vice-chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist …
Geopolitics
Iran tells UN it will respond 'decisively' to US aggression
Times of India – World · India
- TOI World Desk's team delivers round-the-clock global news coverage with dedicated journalists and writers. - Prioritizes accuracy, depth, and timeliness i…
Geopolitics
Trump says he doesn’t know if aliens are real but directs government to release files on UFOs, more
The Hindu – World · India
President Donald Trump says he’s directing the Pentagon and other government agencies to identify and release files related to extraterrestrials and UFOs becau…
Geopolitics
Starlink loss a blow to Russian forces in Ukraine, say experts
The Hindu – World · India
On February 5, Russian military observers reported disruption of the Starlink internet terminals used by Moscow on the front lines after Musk took measures fol…
Geopolitics
UK public cheers ex-prince Andrew’s arrest, Trump calls it ‘very sad’
South China Morning Post – World · China
Britain’s typically pro-royal public welcomed the arrest of the former prince Andrew, whose friendship with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has turne…
Geopolitics
Strike over labour reforms brings Argentina’s capital to a near-standstill
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The Chamber of Deputies is weighing a labour bill that would increase work hours, cut severance pay and ease firing.
Geopolitics
Macron and Meloni clash over killing of French far-right activist in Lyon
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
A war of words has erupted between the French president and Italian prime minister over the murder of Quentin Deranque.
Geopolitics
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un launches key party congress held every 5 years
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Kim focuses on improving economic activity in opening speech at Ninth Congress of the Workers' Party of Korea.
Geopolitics
Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump’s State of the Union address
The Guardian – World · Europe
Virginia governor is seen as a model for the party to win back power in midterm electionsVirginia’s governor Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic res…
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